To be open to life is to be open to death. A reflection on discerning family size after pregnancy loss, the loss of a child, or the near loss of the mother.

How the Creighton Model System helps identify indicators of health issues, infertility, and miscarriage

If you’ve only been presented with IVF as the “best” or “only” solution to infertility, it’s time to take a closer look at NaPro.

No matter where it comes from, these voices can be loud, overwhelming, and deeply unsettling.

This post discusses Male Factor Infertility and Recurrent Miscarriage - the causes and treatments.

Miscarriage comes with immense emotional and mental turmoil. The feelings associated with losing a baby can be overwhelming.

"When you know so intimately what can go wrong, it's hard to believe everything will be alright."- DOTTIE SODERSTROM

The joy of the resurrection isn't always noticeable during suffering.

It was a typical Monday night bedtime routine. I was attempting to lead the kids through their bedtime prayers while my husband was...

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. We've talked before about healing after miscarriage and have shared husbands' experiences of loss. We also gave suggestions on how to support a friend after a miscarriage . Today, let's talk about what NOT to say to a friend or family member who is experiencing a pregnancy loss. 1. "How can I help?" You might be saying, excuse me what? How is this not supportive?! Let me explain. The person saying this really has their

I started to share my story a couple weeks ago. I want to share more how I started teaching Creighton as a Registered Nurse. After I started teaching the introduction to NFP, I started reading more about the different methods . I loved that the Creighton model is based in so much research and that it works with doctors to help women through a variety of health concerns, not just planning and avoiding pregnancy . My husband and I started talking about how we would afford tra

On Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, the priest will often ask the mothers or fathers in the congregation to stand for a special blessing. Blessings are, of course, great, but I want to speak to those who feel like they can’t stand up or who stand and feel a pang of grief as they do. The ones who long for biological motherhood or fatherhood. The ones whose children are already in Heaven. The ones whose families are split between earth and eternity. For many, hearing phrases like

Modern fertility treatment often uses medications designed to assist with ovulation. While these medications are helpful for many women,...

The Creighton Model System is all about charting mucus . But what is mucus and why does it matter? Why do we care so much about charting it? Buckle up for a mini anatomy and physiology lesson as I nerd out about mucus. First off, what is mucus? Mucus is a hydrogel (a water based gel). It contains a lot of water, by a lot I mean 92-95%. Once we get to ovulation, that water content increases to 98%. Mucus is produced in the cervix. The cervix is part of the uterus. If we think

There are so many biomarkers that a FertilityCare practitioner can see on a client's chart. and sometimes it can seem impossible to figure out what they are or how to treat them. One vital sign that can be seen is unusual bleeding and brown bleeding, which can be caused by several different things. When a practitioner sees these markers on a chart, we want to get you into see one of our NaPro physicians. They have the ability to conduct a larger variety of tests than a non N

As we enter in Holy Week, I want to share some reflections on suffering. Suffering is present in many stages of the fertility journey,...

Everyone’s experience with NFP is unique. Women and couples seek it out for so many different reasons and usually stay with it for...

We've discussed healing after a miscarriage, husbands' perspectives on infertility and loss, early miscarriages, and pregnancy after a...

We've talked about early miscarriages , healing after miscarriage , and infertility and loss from the man's perspective . But what about the pregnancy after a loss? It can be hard to get excited about the new life growing inside you when your last pregnancy did not end with a baby in your arms. It can be challenging to navigate, and it can feel isolating. The following quote from Made for This: the Catholic Mom's Guide to Birth really resonated with me: "Those six short week

When original sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, God told Eve: "I will intensify the pangs of your childbearing; in pain shall...